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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.62, 1,164.22 and 470.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.62, 1,164.22 and 470.65 is: 649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.62 : 1,164.22 = 470.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.62/1,164.22 = 470.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.62x = 1,164.22 × 470.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.62x = 547,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,936.06/843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.51

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